Wyden launches surprising attacks on Clean Air and Clean Water Acts

Polluted runoff from logging roads is a major threat to clean water according to the Environmental Protection Agency

As reported in the Oregonian newspaper, Oregon Senator Ron Wyden is taking a strong stand against enforcing the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act in order to protect the timber industry from having to address air and water pollution associated with some of their operations.

Wyden has introduced legislation to overturn an Oregon court decision which says that when clean water and salmon streams are being sullied with polluted runoff from logging roads, it requires a permit under the Clean Water Act and action by landowners to address the pollution and fix their roads to better protect water quality. The case stems from heavily used logging roads in Oregon’s Tillamook State Forest which discharge polluted water directly into key salmon streams. Oregon Congressman Kurt Schrader has introduced similar legislation in the House of Representatives.

Please email Senator Wyden TODAY to protect the Clean Water Act and send a message that you oppose his unprecedented attacks on two of our nation’s bedrock environmental and public health laws. Also, please contact his offices in Washington, DC at 202-224-5244, or in Portland at 503-326-7525.

Share this:

Like this:

LikeLoading...

Related

This entry was posted on Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 at 9:30 pm and is filed under FORESTS, TILLAMOOK. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.
Both comments and pings are currently closed.

Post navigation

7 Responses to Wyden launches surprising attacks on Clean Air and Clean Water Acts

Clear Cut Love, a new Oregon film in pre-production, would like to talk with you about partnering with us on this important new production. The story is set in the heart of Tillamook State Forest and is a romantic comedy with a heartfelt environmental message.

We want to be part of the solution to protecting Oregon’s wilderness areas and would love to see if there is an opportunity to partner with you in some way. Please contatct me: Lora R Fisher, Director of Communications, Clear Cut Love at 971.344.5848.

DISCLAIMER

User comments or postings reflect the opinions of the responsible contributor only, and do not reflect the viewpoint of the Sierra Club. The Sierra Club does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of any posting. The Sierra Club accepts no obligation to review every posting, but reserves the right (but not the obligation) to delete postings that may be considered offensive, illegal or inappropriate.